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Drip irrigation

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Posted by Genny_BP NE NSW (My Page) on
Tue, Nov 15, 05 at 1:28

I'm replacing my 13mm polypipe system (sun made it very weak) as it was attached to a fence.Should I
a)use the polypipe again with 4Lt/hr Turbo-Key or 0-30Lt/hr Veri-Flow (both Pope products )

b) use the drip/weeping variety.

My situation is clay soil, 45m of shrubs, mulched with cane mulch.

Opinions/suggestions greatly appreciated

Thanks
Gen

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  • Posted by pepino Werribee Vic (My Page) on
    Tue, Nov 15, 05 at 16:14

Hi Gen
I use a dripper from DM plastics that is rated at 4lt/hr. I'm not familiar with the products you have above but the most important thing for me was constant/consistent flow rate and ease of cleaning. I found the adjustable ones were near impossible to regulate but as mentioned I am not familiar with the particular ones you listed. Also to clean them I found you had to undo them which meant they needed re adjusting every time.
Our soil is clay too and to ensure correct watering we need a consistent flow amongst all drippers on the line.
Just a couple of things to consider.

  
 

 

 


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